Executive - Sales
WE ARE HIRING: Sales Executive
Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Employment Type: Full Time
Industry: Travel Technology / Travel Distribution / Airline Reservations
Role Overview
We are seeking a dynamic, target-driven, and relationship-focused Sales Executive to drive business growth for a next-generation travel technology platform that connects travel agencies, OTAs, consolidators, and travel management companies to global airline content through NDC, LCC, and GDS connectivity. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing client relationships, generating sales leads, and managing the complete sales cycle from prospecting through onboarding. This role is ideal for someone passionate about travel, technology, and business development, with the ability to create lasting relationships within the travel trade.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and approach potential travel agencies, online travel agencies (OTAs), consolidators, and travel management companies (TMCs).
- Promote the travel platform and its technology solutions to prospective clients.
- Generate qualified sales leads and proactively pursue new business opportunities.
- Manage the complete sales lifecycle from prospecting and lead generation through client acquisition and onboarding.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and industry stakeholders.
- Conduct client visits, product demonstrations, presentations, and follow-up meetings.
- Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable platform solutions.
- Assist customers during onboarding and platform adoption processes.
- Monitor client activity and identify opportunities for account growth and retention.
- Gather market intelligence, customer feedback, and competitor insights.
- Maintain accurate sales pipelines, CRM records, forecasts, and activity reports.
- Work closely with operations, support, and technical teams to ensure excellent customer experiences.
- Represent the organization at industry events, exhibitions, networking activities, and business meetings.
- Contribute to business growth initiatives and market expansion strategies.
Candidate Profile
- Diploma or Degree in Sales, Marketing, Travel & Tourism, or a related field.
- 1–2 years of experience in B2B sales, preferably within the travel, airline, tourism, or hospitality industry.
- Strong understanding of travel trade operations and customer relationship management.
- Knowledge of airline reservations, ticketing environments, travel technology platforms, or GDS systems will be an advantage.
- Exposure to NDC, LCC, airline distribution, or travel technology solutions will be beneficial.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Target-oriented mindset with a passion for sales and business development.
- Strong networking skills and confidence in engaging with travel industry professionals.
- Good computer literacy and ability to learn technology-driven products quickly.
- Self-motivated, energetic, and capable of working independently.
- Ability to manage multiple opportunities and consistently achieve sales objectives.
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